Failure to provide any of the documents listed below may result in the disqualification of your Application.

Complete, Sign, and Date the Following Documents Contained in the Application Packet:

• Application

• Certification and Authorization Form, which includes:
  • Certification of Non-Relationship
  • Authorization to Use Information, Name, and Likeness
  • Consent and Authorization to Obtain Information

Provide the Following Additional Documents:

• Resume — Designate Candidate's volunteer service since high school with double asterisks (**). Include all legal work experience since the beginning of law school.

• Personal Statement — One-page statement, not to exceed 400 words, describing Candidate's commitment to and plans for a legal career in public service.

• Letters of Recommendation — Three current letters of recommendation supporting Candidate's commitment to public service.

• Law School Transcript — Copy of Candidate's transcript with the most recent GPA (including explanation of 2.5 equivalency for those law schools that do not use a 4.0 scale), including a description of Candidate's law school's grading curve. Please also include a detailed explanation of any extenuating circumstances if Candidate's GPA is lower than 2.5 or equivalent.

• Certification of Financial Need — Certification from law school financial aid office of Candidate's financial need (either by completing the form enclosed with this application or by submitting the form prepared by the financial aid office setting forth Candidate's financial aid package as well as total amount of outstanding undergraduate, law school, and other graduate program loans, by category).

• Certification of Ethical Standing and Statement of Nomination — Letter from law school (1) verifying Candidate's enrollment and good ethical conduct during the academic year in which Candidate's Application is filed, and (2) certifying that Candidate is one of the law school's five nominees.

• Optional Statement of Financial Circumstances — Candidate may choose to submit an additional, optional statement of up to 50 words describing any financial circumstances that Candidate believes may be relevant in determining Candidate's financial need (for example, if Candidate worked to pay for most or all undergraduate costs).